WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
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Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
